It seems we’ve never been quite so spoilt when it comes to TV shows. Whether it’s Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC or Apple TV, there have been plenty of brilliant, binge-worthy dramas to tune into when we’ve needed it most, particularly as we’ve all been lying fairly low over the past year thanks to the pandemic.
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Moonpig discount codes aren’t something we’d usually shout about… but when Mother’s Day rolls around and there’s a Moonpig promo for 20% off flowers and plants ahead of the big day? Then, it’s a whole different story. Mother’s Day is this weekend (14th March, people), and with a matter of *hours* ’til the delivery cut-off
Breaking News The older sister of tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has announced her retirement from the sport … saying she’s just not having fun. 24-year-old Mari Osaka made her pro debut in 2011, according to the WTA website. She cracked the WTA’s Top 1,000 ranking list in 2012 and made it all the way up
This morning it fell to the high street to provide fashion fans all over the world with the kind of shopping thrill that’s been unsurprisingly lacking during lockdown. Partly due to the pandemic-induced closure of stores but also a result of the total absence of events, there’s been little call for a mega new dress,
What was a childhood dream of yours? One of them was to be a singer. Who do you turn to when you need someone most? Family of mine. What was the first song you remember playing on repeat that made you want to get into music? Playing a song on dulcimer, before starting primary school. Tell us
What was a childhood dream of yours? I wanted to be a teacher. I had an imaginary class that I would teach new things to all the time. Then I began putting on mini home concerts for my family using a hairbrush as a microphone and a couch as a stage. I guess I have
Just like many millions of people around the world, I tuned in to watch the Meghan and Harry interview unfold on Monday evening – my eyes wide and, for much of it, my mouth hanging open in disbelief. I wasn’t surprised by the claims being made, but by the fact that they were courageous enough
Just like many millions of people around the world, I tuned in to watch the Meghan and Harry interview unfold on Monday evening – my eyes wide and, for much of it, my mouth hanging open in disbelief. I wasn’t surprised by the claims being made, but by the fact that they were courageous enough
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Scientific research claims that the act of planning a trip, one you don’t even intend on taking, boosts dopamine levels the same way actually traveling can. With flight restrictions in play and the population still largely unvaccinated, the very thought of venturing outside of your country—hell, out of your borough—can induce
If there’s one thing you can say for the global pandemic, it’s that it came with a lot of new vocab. From bemoaning our maskne to wondering how long it’ll take for someone to open a bad suburban nightclub called ‘The R Rate’, society adapted quickly as previously unfamiliar words and concepts spread through the
Sarah Everard, 33, was last seen a week ago in Clapham. Now, a serving Met police officer in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The man is an officer with the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command. Sarah’s case has shaken women everywhere. It’s left us afraid, bereft and overwhelmed. Why? Because it
The Bafta Film Awards have released a diverse nominations list for 2021. Four women are up for best director, and 16 out of 24 acting nominees are from ethnic minority groups. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this year’s nominations are “the most diverse nominations list ever seen in the British Academy’s history.” It comes after
The whole world is talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s bombshell Oprah interview RN. The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Oprah Interview: The 9 most jaw-dropping moments you’ll be talking about for weeks to come Whether you love or loathe the couple, there’s no denying that the candid interview raised a plethora of vital
Courtesy of Chanel / Inez & Vinoodh We’ll be the first to admit there are things we don’t miss about fashion week: the rigid, never-ending itinerary; midnight deadlines; frantically searching for a bathroom between shows; the guilt associated with being tired, annoyed and overworked while being part of such a beautiful industry. But one thing
What’s your ideal bath set-up? Is it a scented candle or two, a glass of wine and a book before bed? Or maybe an invigorating body scrub, a hot cup of tea and a podcast on a weekend morning? What about an at-home spa session bath, which involves full body exfoliation, a hair mask and
It’s likely that this time a year ago, you were sat in an office starting to feel a bit nerve-y about Covid-19. March 13 became the date most of us left our offices and, 12 months later, we’re yet to return. It’s no secret that the pandemic has changed the way we work. From more
Meghan Markle’s revelations in her interview with Oprah made it clear the former Duchess of Sussex had been through more than she could bear in her years associated with the Royal family. Through what is supposed to the be the happiest moments of a person’s life, getting married and having a baby, Meghan suffered her
Noted American Songwriter and singer Emily Anderson continues to bring smiles to her listeners in the fantastic “Hugs”. The Fairbanks, Alaska-born songstress sounds quite a bit like her fellow Alaskan, Jewell, but differentiates herself with warmer harmonies and beautifully, dynamic music beds. “Hugs”, a follow-up to the American Songwriter and Songwriting University Song Contests, gets
Fighting for equal rights and counteracting sexism, be it in the workplace, in relationships, or individually battling our own sense of personal worth, has been a decades long and ongoing fight for women the world over. And it was a sense of frustration and desire to advance women’s equality that motivated Ilona Specht, a 23-year-old,
For her primetime interview with Oprah Winfrey, it’s clear that Meghan Markle wants her clothes to do at least some of the talking. Her dress, a stunning silk Armani gown, was chosen specifically for the television special because it features an embroidered lotus bloom, a flower believed to symbolize rebirth and resilience. 18kt Gold Aquamarine
Fresh from her win at the Australian Open, tennis star Naomi Osaka underlines why she is a champion both on and off the court as she claims yet another title: Sports Gamechanger at GLAMOUR UK’s Women of The Year Awards 2021. Here, Naomi opens up to Josh Smith about racism and how the resurgence of
Chadwick Boseman‘s widow gave another poignant speech at this year’s Critic’s Choice Awards as she accepted her late husband’s posthumous award for Best Actor. Attending the virtual ceremony from her home, Taylor Simone Ledward honoured the Black Panther star’s memory by expressing how deserving he and his work were for the award, but also candidly
Kanye West has still got the Midas touch when it comes to kicks, because his new offering from Adidas sold out in ONE MINUTE!!! The Yeezy 450 in Cloud Whites flew off the virtual shelves, shutting down critics who thought the weird silhouette was off-putting. There was a mad scramble on the Adidas app and
We’ve all heard the word ‘intuition’ used to refer to some intangible feeling that tells us right from wrong, or helps us understand something without logic or reasoning. But have we ever stopped to think about what this very personal gut feeling actually means, and the implications it can have on our mental wellbeing? Here,
While we admittedly find ourselves being pleasantly surprised by the looks coming out of the current ‘virtual’ awards season – I’m sure we weren’t the only ones who expected celebs to throw on a nice jumper, at best, to make their acceptance speeches from their living rooms – we can’t help but look back at
You don’t come to Versace to wear brown. At least, that’s what its history of bold colors, J.Lo jungle prints, and ’90s black-and-gold power dressing have taught us. The brand is flipping the script for the fall 2021 season, introducing us to a new conversation within the Versace-verse: monogramming. Debuting a new monogram this season,
Huda Kattan, Founder and Chairman of Huda Beauty has made an emotional and feminist call to arms to the beauty industry in time for International Women’s Day on her YouTube channel, asking them to join her in effecting change regarding the toxicity of unrealistic beauty standards that have been imposed on women both the industry
Inspirational and aspirational beauty is all well and good, but after a year in which we’ve had to develop more autonomy over our beauty routines – and forgo our favourite clinic treatments – we’re looking for skincare innovations that deliver cold-hard results. For hardcore skintellectuals with their finger on the pulse, LED masks and skin-tightening
Sampson the service dog is a very good — and smart — boy who deserves lots of treats for learning an important new trick — how to wear PPE so he can help his disabled neuroscientist mom. The scientist, Joey Ramp, conducts her lab work at the University of Illinois, but says she wouldn’t be
From subtle balayage, to dreamy pastels and peakaboo shades, we all love to switch up our hair. But the reality is that dyeing our hair can put some serious strain on its overall health – especially if you have curly hair. In fact, curls are notoriously fragile and prone to breakage, especially compared to straight